At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal charlotte perriand desk lamp for your home. A charlotte perriand desk lamp — often made from
metal,
brass and
steel — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a charlotte perriand desk lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A charlotte perriand desk lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.
Charlotte Perriand,
Jumo and
Philips each produced at least one beautiful charlotte perriand desk lamp that is worth considering.
A charlotte perriand desk lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,729, while the lowest priced sells for $357 and the highest can go for as much as $4,500.
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.